New Supervisor, Now What? – Fundamentals for New Leaders
11:15 AM-12:15 PM ET/8:15-9:15 AM PT – Breakout Session Round 1
Most new managers became supervisors because they excelled at their previous jobs. Which means if you were an all-star procurement professional, you were probably promoted to manage a team of procurement professionals, awesome! But, most likely, you were never given any training in how to manage your new employees. In this breakout session, our expert will share new supervisor fundamentals so you can hit the management ground running.
Key Takeaway: From this session, you will know what fundamental skills are needed to supervise employees, you will also learn where you can get additional training to help further develop your skills.
Relevant Competencies: Leading People
Speakers:
As a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience leading people and change, I founded X Is Possible, LLC to help individuals and organizations achieve their desired outcomes through customized leadership development solutions and innovative employee engagement strategies. My passion for employee resource groups and their positive impact on organizational effectiveness led me to create an exclusive framework that helps companies attract and retain diverse talent while contributing to a healthy, sustainable culture.
I am the Executive Leadership Consultant and Founder of GPS Leadership Solutions, a sought-after speaker, author, and human being with a passion for developing high-performing leaders.
With a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and experience creating and managing executive leadership programs for the Federal Government, I have a deep understanding of the challenges that ambitious leaders face.
Through my 4C Connection Model ™, I teach leaders how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with their peers, staff, senior leaders, stakeholders, mentors/mentees, and customers.
I wrote and published two bestselling books, “Reaching Senior Leadership: 10 Growth Strategies Every Government Leader Should Know” and “The GPS Guide to Success”. My work has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as The Aspen Institute and the Leadership Center for Excellence. In addition to being honored as a 40 under 40 honoree by the Leadership Center for Excellence and spotlighted as a top leader to know by the International Association for Talent Development.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching documentaries and anime, and going on long hikes with my wife!
